Every aspect of your care should be clearly explained.
You should never feel "lost" or confused about what is happening.
You should always be able to reach Dr. Zipf in an emergency.
Our office should provide a comfortable, low stress, and safe environment.
You will be cared for as a family, and with utmost respect and confidentiality.
Our best assessment of your time and financial commitments for care will be presented to you in advance.
Your personal health info will be handled with utmost confidentiality.
You will share with us in the decision-making regarding the care of your child.
We want to hear about any problems or concerns sooner rather than later.
Welcome
to Central Ohio Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Services,
one of the most respected pediatric endocrine programs in Ohio.
This web site is designed to provide you with the information you need to navigate through
your questions. We are proud of the success we have achieved and want to share with you our
mission, goals, and our approach to patient care. Please note that in no way does the
information on this site substitute for medical advise from a licensed health care provider.
Refer to our website policy.
Office Hours:
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative hours
are available for special situations when it is necessary to see patients outside of
regular office hours. Saturday and Sunday morning appointments are available for emergency
care as needed. One of our medical staff is always on call for after-hours emergencies.
Location:
COPEDS is located in north Columbus near the intersection of 270 and
North High Street (SR 23N). Located 1 mile
north of Columbus’ outerbelt (I-270), families
traveling from interstates 315, 71, or 270 can expect easy access to our office
complex.
Hospitalization:
If you require inpatient care, you will be hospitalized at either Children’s or St.
Ann’s Hospital. During your stay, all aspects of your care will be directed by Dr. Zipf.
Hospital medical residents and fellows will carry out the plan of care along with the staff
nurses and medical students. The residents/fellows will maintain close contact with Dr.
Zipf so that he is well-informed of your medical condition.
Parking:
Parking is provided free in the lot in front of our building. The entrance is from
Dilmont Drive. Coming soon are parking spaces reserved exclusively for our
patients. Handicapped parking is provided right next to the building.
Practice Goals:
Acute and chronic conditions affecting the growth and development of children and adolescents can
have major effects on the health of both the body and the mind. We at COPEDS strive to provide
a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan incorporating this concept, with the following
goals guiding us:
Place our patient's best interests first, exceeding their expectations whenever possible.
Have as complete a picture as possible of the medical, social, and developmental background of our patients.
Utilize ongoing research, high academic & ethical standards and draw upon our experience with advanced technologies.
Provide patient and community education.
We hope that this will give you a better understanding of our priorities and goals.
We are truly dedicated to our patients and excellence in endocrine care.
